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. . . Planning Commission Minutes July 22, 2003 Page 7 COMMISSIONER ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY W ASH-N-FILL PROPERTIES TO AMEND THE PUD AGREEMENT FOR ELK RIVER CROSSING, CASE NO. CU 03-18 TO ALLOW 2 I ADDITIONAL CANOPy SIGNS AND 2 WALL SIGNS, AND THAT ILLUMINATION OF THE CANOPy IS NOT ALLOWED. COMMISSIONER LEMKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.40 Request by William Morrow for a Conditional Use Permit for New Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant. Public Hearing - Case No. CD 03-17 Staff report presented by Director of Planning Michele McPherson. William Morrow requests a Conditional Use Permit to construct a new Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant at 525 Dodge Street. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing restaurant and replace it with a new one. Ms. McPherson reviewed outstanding issues that need to be addressed including location of access drives, landscaping, rear building fa~ade, the location of the dumpster, building dimensions, inaccurate site plan dimensions, and grading and drainage issues. Staff recommends that the application be tabled so the issues can be resolved, and to approve a 60-day extension for review of the application. Chair Pederson asked if the Gty Engineer felt the 5th Street access onto to Highway 169 would remain open. Gty Engineer Terry Maurer stated that he felt it would remain open for the short term, but not long-term. Chair Pederson noted a discrepancy in the elevations and site plan drawings regarding the vestibule doors. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Mr. Demarre, owner of the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant, stated that revised plans were submitted to the Planning Department on Monday, July 21st. He stated that the new building would be constructed in Worthington, Minnesota and then shipped here for assembly on site. Mr. Demarre expressed his concern with the dumpster location proposed by staff, the raised islands, and the number of trees required. Ms. McPherson explained that the number of trees is based on the total lineal feet of the site. She stated that staff would work with the applicant regarding credit for existing trees, but that some ornamental and evergreen trees would be required. Mr. Demarre stated that he objected to the raised islands because his delivery truck would not be able to maneuver through the site. He explained that placing the dumpster so far away from the building would create security issues, as well as maintenance issues. Commissioner Anderson asked if the coolers were enclosed in metal, rather than being inside the building. Mr. Demarre stated that was correct. Discussion followed regarding tabling the request in order to address a number of outstanding issues. Gty Engineer Terry Maurer stated that the very large issue is how the existing store can remain open while the new restaurant is being constructed. He stated that there are a number of concerns to be addressed including safety, fencing and access. Mr. Demarre asked that the Commission recommend approval of the request and that the issues could be addressed before the Gty Council meeting. He stated that he would not be able to construct the new restaurant this fall if the issue were tabled. Staff and the Commission discussed tabling the request to the August 12th workshop date.